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Manufacturing · Columbus, OH

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. ranks #40,796 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$8,193
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,796
of 99,447 penalized employers

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,193. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,796 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dal-Tile Corporation in Sunnyvale, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,192 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#40,796
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$8,193 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0015.731.447.262.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIXTUREONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56WOLF POWDER COATING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12G. D. ROBERTS & CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26REISS MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53SACRED GARDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PERDUE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NI ILLINOIS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DEVAULT FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEYMOUR-SHERIDAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PERMEATE REFINING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE PLATT BROTHERS A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HY-POINT DAIRY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OAKLAND PALLET COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MATEC INSTRUMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SYNDAVERX, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE SPOON GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ARENS CONTROLS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5YASUFUKU USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NYX, LINDEN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33Simpson Strong-Tie C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. ranks #18,002 at $8,193 current penalty.

How Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. Compares

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-03-09

Last Inspection

2024-03-14

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,097

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,097 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$19,278

Current Penalty Amount

$8,193

Penalty Reduction

57.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,085 from the initial assessment of $19,278. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $8,193 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,097 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,193 here).

Kerry, INC. $8,193 WI Dynamic Manufacturing, INC. $8,193 IL Dal-Tile Corporation $8,192 TX Commercial Plastics Company $8,192 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Fixtureone 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Wolf Powder Coating INC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV G. D. Roberts & CO., INC. 2 insp. Columbus, WI Reiss Manufacturing 2 insp. Englishtown, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kerry, INC.
Rothschild, WI
2 inspections $8,193
Dynamic Manufacturing, INC.
Hillside, IL
3 inspections $8,193
Dal-Tile Corporation
Sunnyvale, TX
2 inspections $8,192
Commercial Plastics Company
Mundelein, IL
2 inspections $8,192
Lami Wood Products Corporation
Saint Charles, MO
2 inspections $8,192

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. have? ▼
Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,193.
How many OSHA inspections has Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. had? ▼
Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-03-09 and the most recent on 2024-03-14. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC.? ▼
Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. has been assessed $8,193 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,278 (a 57.5% reduction).
Does Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC. ranks #40,796 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Simpson Strong-Tie Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,193 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dal-Tile Corporation in Sunnyvale, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,192 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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